Chapter 14 In Your Arms

The room was silent except for the faint buzzing of traffic and heavy breathing of two exceptionally satisfied lovers. Russ rolled over to one side and pulled Jos against him, sliding his arm under her neck. He stroked his hand through her damp hair as he memorized every detail of her expression at that moment, from her kiss swollen lips to the joyful glint in her otherwise tired eyes as they sparkled up at him. He curled his upper body forward and kissed her forehead. "You can't imagine what agony the past month has been. After our last face to face conversation and then you not responding to the message I sent you, I was sure you were done with my foolish, childish antics."